An estimated 248,748 living Americans are named Ian.
How rare is Ian?
Ian is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 3,924 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 41.3% from its 2005 peak.
How old is the typical Ian?
The median age of a living American named Ian is approximately 24 years, with most bearers falling between 14 and 36 years old.
Is Ian still popular?
Yes. Ian is holding steady, with 3,924 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Ian most common?
Ian has its strongest geographic signal in Hawaii, where it appears 3.4× more often than the national baseline.
1912Peak 20052025
Peak year
2005
Decline from peak
41.3%
2025
3,924
All-time
257,664
Diaspora map
Ian broke out in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington (1967) and became over-represented in 31 states over 38 years.
Broke out: California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington, 1967 · over-represented in 31 states over 38 years
